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The Calum (Excerpt)

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I hope you enjoy these first two chapters of THE CALUM, winner of the 4th Annual Swirl Award for Best New Adult Romance, and the recipient of an honorable mention in the 2015 Readers Favorite Awards for Best Contemporary Romance. It was also named one of the "books to read after Outlander."

Twenty-six is too old to believe in fairytales, but tell that to Lovie's roommate. Convinced she'll find a real life version of her ultimate book boyfriend, Calum MacKenzie, Jo drags Lovie to the Scottish Highlands. Lovie's no cynic *ahem* but she knows The Calum is a myth. A construct. A freaking unicorn! And there are warmer places to spend her winter vacation.

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What they're saying about THE CALUM:

HEA on USA Today -  "New author. Fresh story. Sexy contemporary romance at your fingertips. Xio Axelrod debuts with The Calum, a fun (and funny), fast-paced romantic read. There's poetry in motion when reading this story set in Scotland with brogues and customs to add to the experience. Warning: Once you start, it will be an all-out read-a-thon. Sexy, relatable characters who are seemingly ill-suited must overcome odds to find their cozy hub of happiness. Axelrod's style to reach that happy ever after or happy for now is amazingly inventive, highly visual and swoon-worthy romantic."

Readers' Favorite - "Xio Axelrod was a hoot and a half in terms of character and voice. I absolutely LOVED the dialogue and banter and simply thoughts inside characters' heads. I also wasn't expecting romance to be so much fun, and it really was. I found myself relating to both Lovie and Duff and I enjoyed their chemistry immensely. Five Stars."All Rights Reserved

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